Battleshade Update

10 months ago

The update has finally arrived, and Lynn's now ready to enter into battle with what seems like a simple little parasol! Get your Lynn ready to go with all the special powers and abilities the powerful Battleshade offers and give the Fomors the most perplexing beatdown they've seen!

New Lynn Weapon: Battleshade

Lynn's second weapon may seem like a simple umbrella, but it's far more powerful than its fragile appearance may appear. Our most nimble of warriors has imbued the Battleshade with her own magic to craft a truly unique armament. Dart through combat, build up Qi and unleash it to turn anything opposing you into naught but scattered parts.

The Battleshade can be unlocked by reaching Level 12 and heading to Colhen's Mercenary Outpost to speak to Marrec, who will give you a free, introductory Battleshade. Additional Battleshades can be acquired in the same manner as other weapons, through item drops, crafting and compositing.

Battleshade Basic Abilities

The Battleshade is a melee weapon, using an array of Normal and Smash combos to devastate the opposition.

Skill Name

Gale

Training Requirements

Level 12

Skill Rank Effects

+.03-.04s Invincibility Duration (Max of .42s)

-1 Stamina Cost (Min of 10 Stamina)

Max Rank: Rank A

Activation

Moving + [Dodge]

Rank C (Bonus Gale): Moving + [Dodge] + [Dodge]

Rank A (Stationary Gale): [Dodge]

Effects

Lynn dodges in the direction of her movement, becoming invulnerable for a short time

At Rank C, Lynn can perform an additional dodge

At Rank A, Lynn can use Gale while stationary, however with a shorter period of invulnerability

Skill Awakening

None

Skill Name

Gale Strike

Training Requirements

Level 12

1,000 Gold

Gale (Rank F+)

Skill Rank Effects

+.03-.04s Defense Period (Max of .42s)

+5% Damage (Max of +30%)

Max Rank: Rank A

Activation

(While Stationary) [Smash]

Effects

Lynn opens up her Battleshade, blocking damage and charging through opponents in front of her

After two quick strikes, Lynn swings the Battleshade in a punishing backhand strike

Can apply Full Tilt Canopy and Spiked Ferrule to this attack

Generates Qi

Can link to Metal Blossom and Fight and Flight

Skill Awakening

None

Skill Name

Metal Blossom

Training Requirements

Level 12

Petal to the Metal (Rank F+)

Skill Rank Effects

+5% Damage (Max of +30%)

+1% Knockdown Rate (Max of 7%)

Max Rank: Rank A

Activation

[Normal] - [Normal] - [Smash] - [Normal]

Effects

Lynn follows Petal to the Metal with a pair of rising strikes to whatever is left ahead of her

Can apply Full Tilt Canopy and Spiked Ferrule to this attack

Skill Awakening

Increase Damage

Increase Knockdown Rate

Skill Name

Fight and Flight

Training Requirements

Level 12

Petal to the Metal (Rank F+)

Skill Rank Effects

+5% Damage (Max of +30%)

+1% Knockdown Rate (Max of 7%)

Max Rank: Rank A

Activation

[Normal] - [Normal] - [Smash] - [Smash]

Effects

Lynn follows Petal to the Metal by leaping and spinning backwards, damaging anything in her path before comfortably floating back down to the ground

Can apply Full Tilt Canopy and Spiked Ferrule to this attack

Skill Awakening

Increase Damage

Increase Knockdown Rate

Skill Name

Bloom

Training Requirements

Level 12

Full Tilt Canopy (Rank F+)

Skill Rank Effects

+5% Damage (Max of +30%)

+1% Knockdown Rate (Max of 7%)

Max Rank: Rank A

Activation

[Normal] - [Normal] - [Normal] - [Smash]

Effects

After three quick strikes, Lynn brings the Battleshade down with a double-handed smash

Can apply Full Tilt Canopy and Spiked Ferrule to this attack

Generates Qi

Can link to Bloom Crush and Bloom Storm

Skill Awakening

None

Skill Name

Bloom Crush

Training Requirements

Level 12

Petal to the Metal (Rank F+)

Skill Rank Effects

+5% Damage (Max of +30%)

+1% Knockdown Rate (Max of 7%)

Max Rank: Rank A

Activation

[Normal] - [Normal] - [Normal] - [Smash] - [Normal] - [Normal]

Effects

Lynn follows Bloomby thrusting forward with the Qi focused in the hilt of her Battleshade

The first Normal attack will have Lynn race forward, but not do any damage

The second Normal attack will trigger the Qi blast to deal massive damage

Can apply Full Tilt Canopy and Spiked Ferrule to this attack

Skill Awakening

Increase Damage

Increase Knockdown Rate

Skill Name

Bloom Crush

Training Requirements

Level 12

Petal to the Metal (Rank F+)

Skill Rank Effects

+5% Damage (Max of +30%)

+1% Knockdown Rate (Max of 7%)

Max Rank: Rank A

Activation

[Normal] - [Normal] - [Normal] - [Smash] - [Smash]

After Soaring Ballet: [Normal]

Effects

Lynn follows Bloomby leaping forward and opening the Battleshade, slowing her descent to the ground while striking out with her feet for heavy damage

Can apply Full Tilt Canopy and Spiked Ferrule to this attack

Skill Awakening

Increase Damage

Increase Knockdown Rate

Battleshade Active Abilities

While Lynn's basic combos will send the lesser Fomors flying, you'll need to master her Active abilities if you want to bring down the strongest foes around. These SP-powered abilities can't be used on every foe, but they make more than enough of an impact to make up for it.

Skill Name

Active: Sudden Gust

Training Requirements

Level 15

1,000 Gold

Skill Rank Effects

+5% Damage (Max of 35%)

+1% Knockdown Rate (Max of 7%)

Max Rank: Rank A

Activation

Active Ability Quick Slot

Effects

Consumes 200 SP on use

Lynn slides forward, driving through anything or anyone in her way with a powerful attack

Can apply Full Tilt Canopy and Spiked Ferrule to this attack

35s cooldown

Skill Awakening

Increase Damage

Increase Knockdown Rate

Significantly Reduce Cooldown

Skill Name

Active: Paranormal Parasol

Training Requirements

Level 20

1,000 Gold

Skill Rank Effects

+5% Damage (Max of 35%)

+1% Knockdown Rate (Max of 7%)

Max Rank: Rank A

Activation

Active Ability Quick Slot

Effects

Consumes 100 SP on use

Opens up the Battleshade and sends it flying around the battlefield, striking foes unfortunate enough to be in its way, before calmly floating back to Lynn's hand.

Can use a [Normal] strike to link it to Iron Breeze

Can apply Full Tilt Canopy and Spiked Ferrule to this attack

35s cooldown

Skill Awakening

Increase Damage

Increase Knockdown Rate

Reduce SP Consumption

Skill Name

Active: Iron Breeze

Training Requirements

Level 25

1,000 Gold

Skill Rank Effects

+5% Damage (Max of 35%)

+1% Knockdown Rate (Max of 7%)

Max Rank: Rank A

Activation

Active Ability Quick Slot

After Paranormal Parasol: [Normal]

Effects

Consumes 100 SP on use

Lynn flings the Battleshade through any foes before her, then darts towards it, no matter what stands in her way

Can also be activated after Paranormal Parasol with a [Normal] attack for 50 SP

Can apply Full Tilt Canopy and Spiked Ferrule to this attack

No cooldown

Skill Awakening

Increase Damage

Increase Knockdown Rate

Reduce Cooldown

Skill Name

Active: Flora Break

Training Requirements

Level 30

1,000 Gold

Skill Rank Effects

+3-4s Defense Time (Max of .42s)

+5% Damage (Max of 35%)

+1% Knockdown Rate (Max of 7%)

Max Rank: Rank A

Activation

Active Ability Quick Slot

After Block: [Normal]

After Lily of the Valorous Qi Explosion: [Normal]

Effects

Consumes 150 SP on use

Lynn opens the Battleshade, blocking attacks and opening up foes for a heavy counter attack

Counter-attack can also be activated after Lily of the Valorous' Qi Explosion for 50 SP

Can apply Full Tilt Canopy and Spiked Ferrule to this attack

No cooldown

Skill Awakening

Increase Damage

Increase Knockdown Rate

Reduce SP Consumption

Skill Name

Active: Soaring Ballet

Training Requirements

Level 35

1,000 Gold

Skill Rank Effects

+3-4s Defense Time (Max of .42s)

Max Rank: Rank A

Activation

Active Ability Quick Slot or [Tab]

Upon Landing to Bloom Crush: [Normal]

Effects

Consumes 120 SP on use

Lynn backflips twice, becoming briefly invulnerable and putting distance between her and the enemy

Using a [Normal] attack when landing will activate a Bloom Crush attack to hit every enemy around your landing zone

Generates 2 Qi

Can only apply Full Tilt Canopy and Spiked Ferrule to this attack with precise timing

No cooldown

Skill Awakening

Reduce SP Consumption

Skill Name

Active: Thorny Flower

Training Requirements

Level 40

1,000 Gold

Skill Rank Effects

+10s duration (Max of 60s)

+0-1 Full Tilt Canopy and Spiked Ferrule level (Max of +3)

Max Rank: Rank A

Activation

Active Ability Quick Slot or [Tab]

Upon Landing to Bloom Crush: [Normal]

Effects

Consumes 150 SP on use

Boosts the level of Full Tilt Canopy and Spiked Ferrule, even beyond what can normally be obtained via training

While active, Qi is neither spent nor generated

45s cooldown

Skill Awakening

Reduce SP Consumption

Reduce Cooldown

Skill Name

Active: Flower Power

Training Requirements

Level 45

1,000 Gold

Skill Rank Effects

+10s duration (Max of 60s)

Max Rank: Rank A

Activation

Active Ability Quick Slot or [Tab]

Upon Landing to Bloom Crush: [Normal]

Effects

Consumes 250 SP on use

Allows Lynn to activate Full Tilt Canopy and Spiked Ferrule without spending Qi

While active, Qi is neither spent nor generated

90s cooldown

Skill Awakening

Reduce SP Consumption

Significantly Reduce Cooldown

Battleshade Ultimate Ability: Downpour of Death

With a new weapon comes a new Ultimate Ability, and Lynn's attack is as flashy and elegant as anything around!

Skill Name

Active: Downpour of Death

Training Requirements

Level 50

1,000 Gold

Skill Rank Effects

45 second Cooldown Reduction (Max of 530 second Cooldown)

Max Rank: Rank A

Activation

Active Ability Quick Slot

Effects

Lynn summons the Qi in her Battleshade to stun her target and unleash her full power upon it, battering it with crystals before leaping in with a final blast of raw power

Attack stuns the enemy damaged by the initial strike

800 second cooldown

Skill Awakening

Increase Damage

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